Manager Waste and Ranger Services

**Permanent, full time position**:

- **New leadership role in an exciting opportunity**:

- **Salary range from $157,607 to $181,196 + 10.5% superannuation**

Cumberland City Council is located within the fast-growing Central City District and is on the doorstep of two of Greater Sydney’s new cities, between the Greater Parramatta and Olympic Park (GPOP) area and the new Western Parkland City. The Central City District is benefiting from unprecedented city-scale infrastructure investments, making this an exciting time to join Cumberland.

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland is the fourth most populous LGA in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent.

Cumberland City Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. Council has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **_welcome_**, **_belong_**_ _and **_succeed_**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
We have an exciting opportunity within our City Services Directorate for an experienced Manager Waste and Ranger Services who will oversee the day to day operations of the waste services and general regulatory functions including Rangers and Parking Patrol ensuring successful management and delivery at our progressive Council.

Reporting to the Executive Manager City Operations, this role will utilise leadership skills to plan, manage and monitor resources and be accountable for the service area budget including obtaining alternative income and revenue generation.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating staff and contractors to pick up and deliver waste and recycling material and managing waste contracts whilst recording on these matters to identify areas of improvement for an efficient and effective service to the community. In this role, you will also ensure the Ranger team maintain and enforce standards and the Parking Patrol team monitor the local government area and issue relevant notices.

The successful applicant will require:

- Tertiary qualifications relevant to this area of responsibility or equivalent experience.
- Extensive operational knowledge of relevant legislation (Acts, Regulations and supporting Guidelines/Standards/Codes).
- Demonstrated experience in waste operations and/or regulatory services.
- Developed understanding of the technical features of waste service management.
- Experience in contract management related to the provision of waste services.
- Demonstrate high level analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a politically sensitive environment.
- Experience in the supervision of staff, including their professional development, performance management and reporting against set benchmarks.
- Developed public relations and conflict resolution skills.
- Knowledge of WHS legislation and EEO principles.
- Class C drivers licence.

Download the position description here for more information.

**Position information**: This is a permanent, full-time position, working a 70 hour fortnight., with flexible start and finish times and core hours from 9:30am to 3:00pm.

This role is predominantly located at Council's Merrylands Office and Auburn Depot, with occasional travel required across Council worksites, and may be required to work across any of Council’s work locations.

**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- Grade 17 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a salary range of $3,030.91 to $3,485.55 per week, plus 10.5% superannuation
- The commencing salary will be negotiated, taking into consideration the successful applicant's qualifications, skills and experience related to the role
- You will have access to a leaseback vehicle
- Mobile phone

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,** **15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist